How far is Lockport, IL from Crest Hill, IL?
The driving distance from Lockport, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lockport and Crest Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lockport and Crest Hill.
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Start on West 9th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
3 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Theodore Street
2751 ft · 1 min · Theodore Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Avenue
861 ft · 38 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lockport and Crest Hill.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broadway Street
Turn left onto Broadway Street
2.99 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lockport and Rain Showers near Crest Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lockport to Crest Hill?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Joliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Lockport and 2.3 miles from Crest Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lockport and Rain Showers near Crest Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Joliet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Joliet.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Homewood
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lockport and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 3.19 mi (5.14 km).
#1 Lockport
The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 59,877 |
| Coordinates | 41.5894800, -88.0578400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crest Hill
City in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 21,153 |
| Coordinates | 41.5547500, -88.0986700 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crest Hill (-88.09867, 41.55475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $0.85 | $1.69 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $0.93 | $1.87 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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